Old French
Old French (Vieux Français)
Old French (Vieux Français) was the language spoken in Northern France from the 8th century to the 14th century. In the 14th century, it evolved into Middle French.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Old French is not known with certainty, but linguists have made educated guesses based on the spelling and the knowledge of how languages generally change over time.
Etymology
The term "Old French" is a modern designation. The language was known to its speakers as françois, franceis, or romanz.
Related Terms
- Langues d'oïl: The linguistic group to which Old French belongs.
- Middle French: The stage of the French language which followed Old French.
- Old Norman: A closely related language which had a strong influence on Old French.
- Old Occitan: Another closely related language, spoken in the south of France.
- Latin: The language from which Old French evolved.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Old French
- Wikipedia's article - Old French
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